We all know gluten affects digestion, but did you know it could be weakening your bones?
In this episode, I’m joined by my husband, Dr. Craig Bissinger, a functional medicine physician who shares his experience on how gluten can silently contribute to osteoporosis and other health issues. We explain the chain reaction: gluten damages the gut, leading to inflammation, which in turn impairs nutrient absorption and ultimately affects the bones.
We also discuss how common gluten sensitivity is (even without obvious symptoms), why “leaky gut” is more serious than it sounds, and what you can do to protect your bone health, starting with your gut.
If you’ve been dealing with unexplained bone loss or are looking to get to the root causes of osteoporosis, this episode may offer the insight you’ve been missing. I’m excited to share this meaningful and personal conversation with you!
For additional information, please watch Episode 17: The Many Faces of Autoimmunity
“There’s a minefield in just about everything you do, and you have to be very, very self-promoting and be a detective all the time.“
~ Dr. Craig Bissinger
In this episode:
[01:07] – Dr. Craig Bissinger’s backstory
[04:35] – Gluten and how it affects the body
[07:45] – Why gluten sensitivity is often missed in testing
[09:34] – The link between gluten and leaky gut
[12:34] – Gluten testing and why you must get tested
[14:50] – Should you avoid gluten altogether?
[24:58] – The antidote for gluten sensitivity
[29:01] – How Dr. Craig Bissinger helps patients with their health issues
Resources mentioned
Handout on Gluten (free download)
Supplements-NuMedica – ImmunoGPRP – Natural Whole Bovine Colostrum
NuMedica – Glutenza (digestive enzyme that blocks gluten)
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